Senior IP Application Engineer

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

We are seeking an experienced IP Application Engineer with a strong foundation in hardware/software co-development to drive strategic and execution-level IP engagements across the company. This role is a blend of application engineering and technical program management (TPM) involving end-to-end management of third-party IP, including roadmap planning, vendor engagement, and technical support across domains such as Processors, Interface IPs (USB, PCIe), Security, AI/ML NPUs. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal teams to understand IP needs, manage vendor engagements, and provide technical support for IP integration challenges. This role plays a crucial part in accelerating product development within ADI across all domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead roadmap alignment efforts between internal product teams and IP vendors to ensure timely and relevant IP availability.
• Work cross-functionally with Hardware, Software, Product and architecture teams to define and track IP requirements and influence architectural decisions.
• Provide hands-on support as an Application Engineer, assisting teams in debugging and optimizing both Hardware and Software IP integration challenges.
• Own and drive automation of IP management processes including tracking, validation, delivery management, and compliance reporting.
• Oversee vendor engagements, licensing agreements, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Lead technical program management efforts to ensure timely Vendor IP selection, deployment, and tracking.
• Support evaluation and integration of software IP across various domains, including AI/ML (NPU software stacks), security IP, connectivity (USB, Ethernet), and Processor cores.
• Stay updated on industry trends and provide recommendations for adopting new IP solutions.
• Establish and evolve IP integration best practices to promote reuse, consistency, and quality across programs.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Hardware/Software Co-development, technical program management, or application engineering.
• Strong technical understanding of hardware IP (interface, compute, security) and its interaction with software components (Firmware, Drivers, OS, Stacks).
• Demonstrated experience supporting hardware/software co-integration, driver bring-up, and FPGA/System-level debug.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and managing deliverables across multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with IP licensing, compliance, and vendor management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Hardware-Software Co-development with focus on Processor, NPU, Interface IPs
• Knowledge of AI/ML accelerators, NPUs and software stacks like TFLite and ONNX.
• Experience with embedded OSes (Zephyr, FreeRTOS)
• Exposure to IP metadata standards (e.g., IPXACT, SystemC).
• Familiarity with SoC product lifecycle, from architecture to tape-out.
• Comfortable using project tracking tools like Jira, Confluence, and internal dashboards.
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and lead initiatives

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: No

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days